Neighbourhood built environment and physical function among mid-to-older aged adults: A systematic review

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Neighbourhood built environment and physical function among mid-to-older aged adults: A systematic review

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Scientific Abstract
Scientific Abstract

Recency, quality and context of the findings

Last year literature searched

2018
Year Published

2019
Quality Rating

6/9 (AMSTAR rating from ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

USA (14); Australia (1); Brazil (1); Finland (1); Germany (1); Ireland (1); Japan (1); Netherlands (1); Sweden (1); UK (1)
Global/regional focus

WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - European region<br />WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
Country focus

USA (14); Australia (1); Brazil (1); Finland (1); Germany (1); Ireland (1); Japan (1); Netherlands (1); Sweden (1); UK (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

At least one included study was conducted in a low- or middle-income country

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question

Not effectiveness
Focus

Specific
Target

Individual
Community
System
Domain

Programs and services
Infrastructure
Urban planning
Transportation
Public transportation
Safety - Pedestrian
Recreation
Promotion of recreation
Public spaces
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities
Social system topic(s)
Theme

Optimal aging

Publication details

Citation

Rachele JN, Sugiyama T, Davies S, Loh VHY, Turrell G, Carver A, et al. Neighbourhood built environment and physical function among mid-to-older aged adults: A systematic review. Health & Place. 2019;58:e102137.
DOI

10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.05.015

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